Destiny

It’s time to say good bye sly maid
It’s futile and hopeless to regret you;
Neither faith nor memories give their aid
But pride will help me to forget you.
For all these frivolous squandered years
The weary times of fading pleasures;
Your many loves, my ancient fears
The selfish songs of passion’s treasures.
Had my destiny been joined with you
As at one time it appeared a token;
This folly would never have been true
And my heart would not have been broken.
In times past my soul like yours was pure
And all its soaring passions would smother;
Now your promises no longer endure
You gave them to another.
Although now I look for other joys
For to see you would give me madness;
Alone among the crowds and hollow noise
I would concede to my heart’s sadness.
At this time a thought would reveal
The sorrow in spite of hopeless endeavor;
My adversary might console all I feel
But I know you are gone from me forever.

WOW.. SORROW... AND AS FOR JOY... I THINK IT DOES NOT EXIST FOR OVER.. 20 MINUTES... AND ONCE IT LEAVES SO DOES EVERYTHING ... I'M A VERY NEGATIVE THINKER.. I THINK THAT IS WHY.. I CALL MYSELF THE DESTROYER.. however that is why you are one of my favorite poets here on the soup... you write about the twisted passion, we all endure.. even when it end-up in a bang. pride is a terrible thing to waste... love you poem,..p.d.

My friend, today morning I have read your emotional sad poem, but you have truly written that after breaking heart, nothing remains there as water can't be stored in a broken pot. Thanks for your comment on my poem 'Depression'. bl

the last verse is so profound elizabeth and the entire piece so full of emotional overtones luv.. the way u express thoughts is very unique.. and I was not aware of my "Lunar Laments" having that special quality of the lettering..thankxx for pointing it out.. I am in the ozone layer of life while writing a new piece luv..

Love thiis 1 Liz! A sad tale of love that could easily be of a love that has left for another love or ones own destiny that has crossed another path. Your poetry speaks volumes and you are so brilliant with your rhyme and form. I've been away my dear friend and I am so pleased to be back in view of your poetic talents!